Emerald 10's

Game #988 • NC

Emerald 10's - North Carolina Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

Image source: North Carolina Education Lottery

Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$1,000,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Overall Odds
1 in 3.80
Expected ROI
-25.1%
Expected Value
$7.49
Weeks in Market
46

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$1,000,000
Current Top Prize
$1,000,000
Top Prizes Remaining
2

Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$55,327,180
Current Prize Pool
$20,464,920
Payout Percentage
37.0%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,939,243
Total Prizes Remaining
719,164

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
7,369,123
Estimated Tickets Remaining
2,732,823
% Tickets Remaining
37.1%

Should You Play Emerald 10's Right Now?

Emerald 10's is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 46 weeks. The ROI is -25.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.49 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 5 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 7.8% change since launch. Among the 15 active $10 games in North Carolina, Emerald 10's ranks #7 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider $1,000,000 Money Rush ($7.90 EV) and $1,000,000 Triple Play ($7.84 EV).

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 20, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$1,000,000 5 2 3 40.0% 1 in 1,473,825 1 in 1,366,412 ↑ 8%
$50,000 10 4 6 40.0% 1 in 736,912 1 in 683,206 ↑ 8%
$5,000 20 7 13 35.0% 1 in 368,456 1 in 390,403 ↓ 6%
$2,000 126 43 83 34.1% 1 in 58,485 1 in 63,554 ↓ 8%
$500 1,556 564 992 36.2% 1 in 4,736 1 in 4,845 ↓ 2%
$200 3,696 1,332 2,364 36.0% 1 in 1,994 1 in 2,052 ↓ 3%
$100 122,741 44,506 78,235 36.3% 1 in 60 1 in 61 ↓ 2%
$50 153,343 55,716 97,627 36.3% 1 in 48 1 in 49 ↓ 2%
$40 135,874 49,251 86,623 36.2% 1 in 54 1 in 55 ↓ 2%
$20 736,305 271,169 465,136 36.8% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↓ 0.69%
$10 785,567 296,570 488,997 37.8% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↑ 2%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only and represents our best effort to accurately reflect the current state of lottery games based on publicly available data. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information. Prize availability, odds, and game details may change without notice. Always verify information with the official North Carolina lottery website before making any purchasing decisions. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from reliance on this information.